All pop punk

Yes this time it's all pop-punkish bands, sorry for any disappointment ;]

Actually I lied. At the weekend I went to see Cheeky Cheeky & The Nosebleeds for the 4th time. I've realised just how much I mention them on here so all I'm going to say is: amazing as usual, finally got to meet them and they're so lovely! One of the supports really caught my attention. They were called Your Biggest Fanclub and they played shouty, catchy, indie, math rock. They're a bit of a mix between Foals and Maths Class. Listen here; www.myspace.com/weareyourbiggestfanclub. Actually saying that, I think the other support deserve a listen too. Very 60's indie pop, Loutish Lover were similar to bands like Libertines; www.myspace.com/loutishloverband.


(Your Biggest Fanclub)

I also saw high rising pop punk band Tonight Is Goodbye. The supports were Lights And Sounds and Kill The Arcade. Lights And Sounds were good, they play feel good piano songs that aren't usually my thing but they did it well. I was expecting quite a lot from Kill The Arcade, but I think they're one of those bands who are hyped just for the sake of it, I didn't think they were anything special really.

But Tonight Is Goodbye were amazing. I'm not too into the band and I didn't know many of the songs so I wasn't particularly looking forward to it but their live show proved to me just what a great band they are. The audience were hooked, the frontman seemed to have control over them; they played their songs with the highest of energy and you really felt that they appreciated you there. The highlights for me were 'Black Dress' as it caused the whole room to sing in unison, and 'Castles'; their only slow song of the night, I'd never heard it before and loved it instantly.




On with the bands...

Callahan
www.myspace.com/callahanlovesyou

This band added me on myspace, and whereas I'd usually deny straight away cause I get so many band adds, when they wrote a note with it saying they're similar to All Time Low and Mayday Parade, I couldn't refuse a listen. I don't see the Mayday Parade in them really, but there's definitely some all time low in there. They tick all the boxes when it comes to a pop punk band and if you're into that, even though you won't find originality, you're sure to like them.
Recommended: Dress To Impress, This Ones For The History, When Morning Comes.

Marilyn Avenue
www.myspace.com/marilynave

This band are really something. My only criticism on them is that there are only 2 songs that really stand out as something amazing, but they're so good you have to listen anyway. They're raw, their epic intros make them more interesting, there's screaming but it isn't excessive, they're short sparks of instrumental rock beats are captivating and the vocals are whiney but it only adds to the emotion in the songs. You'll like these if you like the old Escape The Fate, that is when they had their original singer.
Recommended: Daaang, River City Ransom.

Delta Delta!
www.myspace.com/deltaxdelta

This band are very similar to Paramore; probably a bit too similar, but I really can't help but love them. Lead singer, Kelc's voice isn't far off from Hayley Williams and they include all the simple breakdowns, catchy beats and easy-to-learn lyrics that all pop punk bands should, and with only 1 song on their myspace page until yesterday, it isn't easy to make a fair judgement but it'll be interesting to see what else they have to offer.
Recommended: Granpa Built A Castle Cake.

A Good Fight
www.myspace.com/agoodfight

I really like this band; they have a raw, edgy sound which is made up by the tinny, slightly distorted vocals, garage punk style beats and an overall live sounding feel. I can't tell if they're supposed to be like this or their songs are low quality, but it really works either way. Unfortunately, the vocals are sometimes a bit poor and way out of tune, but it could be argued that this just makes the song more edgy.
Recommended: Deja Vu In A Suitcase, Sayonara.

Nevershoutnever!
www.myspace.com/nevershoutnever

Is it just a coincidence that good looking one man bands always seem to get a lot of listeners? Probably not. Nevershoutnever! is a great example. But the 18 million plays he's gained on his myspace page have definitely been gained through his talent aswell as anything else. Making sweet acoustic songs with simple lyrics about parties and wanting to leave your "pathetic excuse for a town", Christofer Drew's fascinating vocals will urge you to listen again and again. He even sometimes throws in some surprise electro beats which only make it better.
Recommended: bigcitydreams, smelyalata.

Settings
www.myspace.com/settingsband

This band are one of the most different on this post. Mixing electro noises into their serious rock songs, they've got that commercial sound that could easily get them played on the likes of Kerrang! and Scuzz TV. The guitar riffs and the sometimes hard vocals that the vocalist, Donny occupies are really similar to Linkin Park and there's also some similarities to 30 Seconds To Mars in there. They're a band to watch.
Recommended: Creatures, Impossible And Never Practical.

Sparks The Rescue
www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue

Having been a fan of this band for 2-3 years, it was interesting to listen to their newer songs the other day and see the dramatic change they've made. I hate it when bands stop doing the sound you know and love from them, but this time I don't think it's that bad. I'm used to the slightly amateur but energetic sound they used to occupy, including unpolished lyrics, electro beats mixed with up tempo guitar riffs, and lyrics like "can we call the hospital; i've been sleeping with the nurses" and "tonight i'm getting clean in the dirty south". But now, they're making clean pop rock songs, the vocalist is so different I thought it was a different person and they're singing feel good songs about autumn and falling in love. You'll like them if you like bands like Mayday Parade.
Recommended: Nurse! Nurse!, Saco Boys Have No Class (old songs) and I Swear That She's The One, My Heart Radio (new songs).

Amy Can Flyy
www.myspace.com/amycanflyy

This band would win any 'Fun Award'. When I started to listen I thought they were just an electro band as the old video game sounds played out, but then loud guitar riffs played over with a steady drum beat. The way they mix them creates an unbelievably catchy sound, and they're songs are about "gadget hearts" and they even manage to put an electro rock mix on 'head, shoulders, knees and toes' and pull it off perfectly.
Recommended: Doctor Doctor, Go Go Gadget Happy Heart.


That's it. Don't expect the next post to be for a couple of weeks, I'm back at college next week :(

Screaming hiroshima six year silvery ;]

It's been ages but now I'm on my holiday from college so I'm making this the first thing that I get done :)

First of all I've got to talk about You Me At Six. Their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' hit the shops on 6th October. They already had a huge fan base so this was highly anticipated from many. Including a few new versions of familiar songs and plenty new ones, I've got to say this is an amazing album. One song that seems to have caused a bit of trouble with many of the long-time YMA6 fans is the new version of Save It For The Bedroom. It's a bit less edgy and the vocals aren't as strong but once you've played it a few times you'll probably get used to it. The opener of the album is my favourite; The Truth Is A Terrible Thing. I love the epic introduction and it's just incredibly catchy like the rest of the album. Josh's voice is unique and captivating and he seems to be the mould of this band. If you already liked them, definitely get it. If you're into pop punk, definitely get it :]



Keeping on the topic of YMA6 for a bit longer, I also went to see them on the 18th October. Queueing outside in the freezing cold for an hour and half was a total waste of time for me and my friend as we got into the meet and greet AND into the venue early, which was very exciting; especially this moment:



The supports were Farewell and Houston Calls. I didn't think Houston Calls were very exciting or original.. but I loved Farewell (scroll down for more on them). As for yma6, I loved every moment. Josh had the lead singer image down to a tee: cool and slightly arrogant, as he led the whole room as everyone sang in unison. The crowd usually outsang him but that only made it more entertaining.



I also went to see Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds on the 19th October. It was my third time seeing them, but their first headline tour I think.. I was disappointed with how many people turned up, they deserve more than that. They probably have the most energy on stage I've ever seen in a band and singer Rory's dance moves almost outshine Joe Lean in the weird stakes. An incredible live band, so much in fact, that I'm seeing them again this weekend coming.


On with the new bands..

Screaming Tea Party
www.myspace.com/screamingteaparty

A quirky London band, adding that extra unique flare by never revealing the face of one of their band members- not even live. Not your usual indie punk band where a male and female share the vocals; something about them is different but I can't put my finger on it. Showing that their diverse, their songs sound relatively different from eachother which keeps it interesting.
Recommended: I'd Rather Be Stuck On A Stair Rail, Let's Do Not Say Another Word.

I Heart Hiroshima
www.myspace.com/ihearthiroshima

Unlike the last band, there's not much that different about this band, but they still deserve a listen anyway. Similar to bands like Los Campesinos! with the male/female lyrics and poppy beats, but a bit more repetitive. Everything about them is so catchy, you'll probably like them regardless.
Recommended: especially Captain To Captain, but all of them on the myspace.

Four Year Strong
www.myspace.com/fouryearstrong

I only started listening to these because I annoyingly had one of their songs in my head :] I should have started earlier, they're amazing. I especially like the stuff I've heard from their 2007 album, Rise Or Die Trying. They're a pop punk band with a unique twist, adding in long intros and metal aspects but still making it fun with electro. They're such a good band, listen!
Recommended: Bada Bing! Wit A Pipe, Beatdown In The Key Of Happy, If He's Here, Who's Runnin' Hell?

Farewell
www.myspace.com/farewell

My new favourite band. Like I said, they supported YMA6 and they were just as fun live as they are on the recordings. Your typical pop punk band, but there's something about this band that make them stand out for the rest for me. They're usually fast paced and incredibly catchy, but they prove they can tone it down in their ballad-style song War.
Recommended: Cut You A New Smile, Eighty Eights, Anchors Away, Start It Up, War.

Silvery
www.myspace.com/silverytheband

Saying this band were unique would be an understatement. They mix dark carnival-like sounds similar to The Horrors with 60's style vocals and harmonies. A lot of repitition in their songs makes them simple but still fun. Personally, I was really impressed with these.
Recommended: Horrors, The Nishikado, That Which Is.

S!RENS
www.myspace.com/sirensrock

Remember a band called Miss Conduct? Probably not. But this is the exact same band, turning over a new leaf. I don't understand why they did it; same members, same type of songs, but nevermind. Making female fronted rock really similar to a band I talked about last time; Consort With Romeo. You won't think they're amazing and personally I prefered Miss Conduct- but they're worth a listen.
Recommended: Problem Solved.


That's it :) I'm actually going to start planning the next blog straight away so I don't leave it as long as last time. I don't know what video to add this week, so I'm going to add my own video of YMA6 performing Truth Is A Terrible Thing ;] byeeee